Scotland uses a style of adapter plugs that are unique to the United Kingdom and differ from the rest of continental Europe. If you will be traveling to other countries in Europe, you can view the Continental Europe Adapter Kit.

Scotland Adapter Kit has all the adapters you will need to travel to the gorgeous country of Scotland. These adapters will work in all regions of Scotland from the rugged Scottish highlands of Glencoe to the lovely river town of Dundee. Scotland adapter plug allows you to plug your foreign appliances and electronics into Scotland wall outlets.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter. If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric. For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Scotland Model GIS-SC-D-E-GUD-GUE

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Scotland (UK) operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Acer, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Converter- Changing Current Voltage

Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.

To learn more about adapters and converters visit Going In Style's Blog.

About Scotland

Geography

Scotland (UK) is located in Western Europe, islands between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea; northwest of France. Its climate is temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast. The terrain is mostly rugged hills and low mountains.

Currency

Currency in Scotland (UK) is the Pound (GBP). Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Scotland (UK). Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged in banks, some post offices and some hotels.

Staying Connected

Scotland (UK) has a technologically advanced domestic and international telephone system with equal mix of buried cables, microwave radio relay, and fiber-optic systems. When travelling to Scotland (UK) you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Scotland (UK) SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Scotland (UK) has 8.409 million internet hosts and over 51.444 millioninternet users. Internet access is available in internet cafes and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.